Celebration of Faculty Excellence
Once a year the faculty of South Dakota State University come together to celebrate and recognize successes through the Celebration of Faculty Excellence event.
This year's event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025.
2 p.m. David Fee Memorial Lecture: Kristi Cammack, Sustainability 鈥 A Look through the Lens of a Rancher
Hobo Day Gallery/Campanile Room 169
3 p.m. Sewrey Colloquium
Hobo Day Gallery/Campanile Room 169
3 p.m. Creative and Fine Arts: Elizabeth Robinson, Performing Arts, Imagining a South Dakota Chamber Winds Festival
3:15 p.m. Research and Scholarship: Allison Barry, Health and Human Sciences, Improving the Lives of Tactical Professionals: Helping those who protect and serve our communities.
3:30 p.m. Teaching and Learning: Nicholas Uilk, Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering, Advances in Precision Agriculture
3:45 p.m. Service: Marina Hendricks, Communication and Journalism, High School Journalism Field Trips: Post-Pandemic Barriers and Opportunities
2-5:30 p.m. Faculty Showcase
Volstorff Ballroom Lounge
Faculty posters should be posted and ready for viewing by 2 p.m. The faculty member or team member should be present at the poster from 4-5:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. Reception and Small Plates Meal
Volstorff Ballroom
Enjoy meal stations offering a variety of unique menu offerings and beverages. Come early, connect with colleagues and enjoy the evening.
6 p.m. Awards Program
Volstorff Ballroom
The annual awards program will celebrate the great achievements of 成人视频 Faculty. The program is anticipated to conclude by 7 p.m. for those also wanting to attend the Woodbine Productions performance.
*Parking is available in the East and West Union lots after 4 p.m. and in the Union Pay lot prior.
2025 Awards
College Outstanding Researchers
- College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences Outstanding Researcher
- Sunish Sehgal, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Agronomy, Horticultural and Plant Science
- College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Outstanding Researcher
- Leda Cempellin, Ph.D., professor, School of Design
- College of Education and Human Sciences Outstanding Researcher
- Allison Barry, Ph.D., assistant professor, School of Health and Human Services
- Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering Outstanding Researcher
- Semhar Michael, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
- College of Natural Sciences Outstanding Researcher
- Nicholas Butzin, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Biology and Microbiology
- College of Nursing Outstanding Researcher
- Theresa Garren-Grubbs, D.N.P., clinical assistant professor, School of Nursing
- College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions Outstanding Researcher
- Jordan Baye, PharmD., associate professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Faculty Award for International Research
- Luz Kirschner, Ph.D., associate professor, School of American and Global Studies
- Sunish Sehgal, Ph.D., associate professor, Department of Agronomy, Horticultural and Plant Science
Dr. Sherwood and Elizabeth Berg Research Young Faculty Award
Dr. Berg was president of 成人视频 from 1975-1984 and was the first 成人视频 graduate to serve in this role. He served in World War II and was a U.S. Agricultural Attach茅. Mrs. Berg, First Lady Emeritus, was awarded the Honorary Doctorate of Public Service for her volunteer leadership and service.
- Aritra Banerjee, Ph.D., assistant professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
F.O. Butler Award for Excellence in Research
- Adam Hoppe, Ph.D., professor, Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics
Extension
Award for Excellence in Outreach and Engagement
- Jamie Folsom, Ph.D., assistant professor, School of American and Global Studies
David Fee Memorial Lecture
Dr. David Fee was a professor of philosophy and religion at 成人视频 from 1964-1987. He was known to live 鈥渢he life of the mind鈥 and was an advocate for cross-disciplinary learning, inquiry and collegiality.
- Kristi Cammack, Ph.D., assistant dean of west river operations, director of 成人视频 West River Research and Extension, professor in School of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
F.O. Butler Award for Excellence in Community/Professional Service
- Amber Jensen, M.F.A, senior lecturer, School of English and Interdisciplinary Studies
F.O. Butler Award for Excellence in Extension/Outreach
- Julie Walker, Ph.D., professor and 成人视频 Extension beef specialist, Department of Animal Science, 成人视频 Extension
Teaching
Excellence in Graduate Student Mentoring Award
- Maneesha Mohan, Ph.D., associate professor and Alfred Chair in Dairy Manufacturing, Department of Dairy and Food Science
Excellence in Online Teaching Award
- Kristin Lenertz-Kersey, M.S., lecturer, Department of Biology and Microbiology
Timothy J. Nicholas Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Student Advising
- Donna Flint, Ph.D., assistant department head/professor, Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Edward Patrick Hogan Awards for Teaching Excellence
Dr. Hogan served many different roles during his 36-year career at 成人视频 including professor and head of the Department of Geography, associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, assistant vice president for academic affairs and chief information technology officer.
- Judy Vondruska, Ph.D., senior lecturer, Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics
- Ekaterina Koromyslova, Ph.D., associate professor/M.S. operations management program coordinator, Ness School of Management and Operations
Dr. Harold and Barbara Bailey Award for Excellence in Academic Department Leadership
Dr. Bailey served 成人视频 as vice president for academic affairs for 24 years. From 1979-1985, he also directed programs to develop departmental leadership for the South Dakota and North Dakota Boards of Regents and the American Council on Education.
- Robert Watrel, Ph.D., department head and associate professor of geography, College of Natural Sciences
F.O. Butler Award for Excellence in Teaching
- Sanjeev Anand, Ph.D., professor, Department of Dairy and Food Science
Distinguished Professor
- Jihong Cole-Dai, Ph.D., professor, Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics
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